UN chief wants continuation of Black Sea grain deal

UNITED NATIONS, July 7: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday called for the continuation of the agreements that allow food and fertilizer exports from Russia and Ukraine.

The secretary-general noted the indispensable role food and fertilizer exports from Russia and Ukraine continue to play in support of global food security. He reiterated the importance of full and continued implementation of the agreements signed in Istanbul in July 2022 to help ensure that these products can reach global markets smoothly, efficiently and at scale, said Farhan Haq, deputy spokesperson for Guterres, in a statement.